Mets are interested in reunion with Bartolo Colon, who is looking for opportunity to earn six more wins: report

The right-hander, who won over the hearts of Mets fans during his three seasons in Flushing from 2014-2016, could be headed for a reunion, according to a report from Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press.

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Twins pitcher Ervin Santana, who was Colon's teammate in Minnesota last season, says the big right-hander has indeed drawn interest from the Mets.

Bartolo Colon says he has received interest from the Mets. (Bill Kostroun/AP)

Meanwhile, Colon, who turns 45 in May, is just six wins shy of surpassing Dennis Martinez as the winningest Latin American pitcher in MLB history.

"He just wants to win six more games and then he will retire," Santana said.

It's fair to wonder if Colon has much left in the tank after he struggled mightily in 28 starts for the Braves and Twins last season, amassing an unsightly 6.48 ERA. However, he did pick up seven wins along the way, so a bit of good fortune with the Mets could earn Colon the milestone he clearly covets.

Earlier this winter, Colon told reporters that he would be open to returning to the Mets, even if it was only a minor-league deal.